Media and Communications Advisor

About the role A great opportunity is now available for an experienced Media and Communications professional to hit the ground running in the National Heavy Vehicle Regulators (NHVR) Corporate Affairs division. Reporting to the Manager Media and Communications you will have a balance of internal and external responsibilities. Internally the Media and Communications Advisor creates CEO and executive communications and works across the NHVRs business areas to assist with communications needs. Externally you will be responsible for responding to media enquiries and producing media releases and media alerts and producing our industry and local government e-newsletters. Working with a family-friendly team we offer a supportive hybrid work environment. We encourage work-life balance and celebrate additional leave through rostered days off and over the Christmas / New Year period. This is a temporary position until September 2026 working on a full-time basis during the period based in Newsteads vibrant Gasworks precinct close to transport cafes and end of trip facilities. We are also willing to consider applicants based in Adelaide or Melbourne. Being a communications role there may be a requirement to undertake occasional on-call work outside of business hours. About You With tertiary qualifications in media communications or a related discipline you will have foundational experience working in a similar role. Social media experience is not required for the position however experience in the use of Adobe editing software and media monitoring platforms will be highly regarded You are comfortable working independently and enjoy using your interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders as well as to manage media enquiries. Pairing your strong attention to detail with excellent time management skills you thrive under tight timeframes and can effectively undertake a diverse range of multiple concurrent projects. Key to the position is the ability to jump straight in adapt to a fast-faced environment and learn quickly to work across our upcoming events and campaigns. Why join us The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia. We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania and Victoria. We offer A competitive salary package from $ superannuation Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme Leave loading 17.5% Modern office environment with attractive end of trip facilities Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off Additional paid leave over Christmas closure Hybrid working environment up to 2 days from home. Wellbeing programs discounted fitness through Fitness Passport Discount health insurance flu vaccine financial programs including discounted banking products finance information sessions Salary packaging options including novated lease Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan Ongoing training and professional development support Professional membership Application Process Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role. Applications close : 5pm Friday 26 September 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate / s are identified prior). If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on . Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check. We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered. We are committed to being an inclusive diverse and flexible workplace where differences are welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experience and abilities. Channel Marketing,Accounting Tally,CSS,Corporate Risk Management,Hibernate,Brokerage Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr